Family Orientation

berklee family at move-in

In addition to student orientation events, Berklee offers a family orientation program specifically for parents and families of incoming students. You'll have opportunities to experience Berklee through the perspective of a student, discover available resources, and learn how you can support your student through this transition. We look forward to welcoming our newest Berklee families to our community!

Family orientation takes place three times a year: in January for spring semester entering families, in May for summer semester entering families, and in August for fall semester entering families. We know not all families are able to join us in person in Boston, so our educational content is delivered online via webinars, virtual drop-in question-and-answer sessions, our Family Guide, and family email newsletters leading up to each entering semester. For those joining us in Boston: when your student arrives for orientation, we will offer opportunities to connect with other new family members and explore campus and the Boston area; however, there will be limited informational sessions as content will be delivered in advance. If you have any questions, please email families@berklee.edu.

Spring 2026 New Families

To be added to our Spring 2026 (January) New Family Newsletter, sign up here.

Families planning to join us in person for our spring new family welcome celebration should plan to be at Berklee starting on the morning of Tuesday, January 13, and wrapping up by early evening on Wednesday, January 14.

If you plan to join us in person, please visit our Family Welcome Celebration Registration Form. More schedule information will be posted here and shared with registrants soon.
 

family at move in

Pre-Arrival Events and Resources

The New Student and Family Programs team puts together a series of webinars, virtual question-and-answer sessions, and virtual student socials to make sure entering students feel ready and excited to join us. Find out more about these programs below.  

Webinars

You and your family are invited to join us for webinars where you’ll learn about how to prepare for your first semester and connect with resources and support. 

Please note: All webinars are in Eastern Time and will be recorded. Webinar recordings will be posted and available on our Recorded Webinars page within three business days of the webinar date. Webinars are open to all new students and family members joining Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee for the fall 2025 semester, beginning in August.

Spring 2026 Welcome Webinar

Friday, November 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Register here

This webinar provides an overview of what our new students and their families can anticipate over the next few months before their arrival on campus. This also includes learning more about what the Center for Campus Life and New Student and Family Programs have to offer to students and their families. 

 

Virtual Drop-In Q&A Sessions

We will host a series of virtual question-and-answer sessions to make sure you feel fully confident and connected to us at Berklee. Drop in any time during the two-hour sessions and we will be ready to support you. Some of these sessions are hosted only by our New Student and Family Programs team, while others will have campus partners available to meet one-on-one in Zoom breakout rooms. These partners include Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, International Student Services, Accessibility Resources for Students, One Stop Student Services, and Student Success Advising. All session times are listed in Eastern Time.

  • Monday, December 15, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (with campus partners)
    Register here 

Hotel Accommodations

We have a number of nearby hotels we partner with during move-in and orientation. These hotels offer a discounted rate for Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and families. Discounts range from 10 to 15 percent off. Visit our Hotels and Accommodations page for more information.

Virtual Tours

To learn more about Berklee's physical campus, including our state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, and performance spaces, we encourage you to take a virtual tour.

Connect

Interested in connecting with other Berklee parents and families? Join the Berklee Parents and Families Facebook group to stay engaged and receive updates. 

View additional resources and events offered to Berklee families throughout the year.